Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Thursday a royal decree pardoning and releasing 160 inmates who were held on various charges and have served part of their jail terms.
Bahrain News Agency BNA said the decree was issued on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.
“The King is keen to provide the pardoned inmates with the opportunity to integrate into the society and participate in the Kingdom’s comprehensive development process,” BNA reported.
